Update Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader

Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader

  • Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last week when it launched a surprise wave of airstrikes that killed hundreds
  • Israel army tells Gazans to evacuate part of southern city of Rafah
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Update Fatah urges Hamas to cede power to safeguard ‘Palestinians’ existence’

Fatah urges Hamas to cede power to safeguard ‘Palestinians’ existence’

  • “Hamas must show compassion for Gaza, its children, women and men,” Fatah spokesman Monther Al-Hayek said
  • He called on Hamas to “step aside from governing and fully recognize that the battle ahead will lead to the end of Palestinians’ existence” if it remains in power in Gaza
By AFP ·

Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace video

Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

  • The army also retook the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan and other government and educational buildings in the area, Abdullah said
  • Hundreds of RSF fighters were killed while trying to flee the capital city, he said
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Mahmood Ahmed Hashmi (second right) and his family at iftar during Ramadan in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Screengrab/AN) video

From sahoor drums to online apps: Ramadan through the eyes of 3 generations of a Pakistani family

  • Digital age has significantly altered how holy month is observed, offering spiritual engagement through apps, social media, and online platforms
  • Mobile apps have become indispensable tools for Muslims worldwide during Ramadan, whether to check prayer timings or order food
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Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor Imamoglu pending trial

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor Imamoglu pending trial

  • Ruling likely to stoke tensions after four days of protests
  • The court said Imamoglu and at least 20 others were jailed as part of a corruption investigation
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The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani

The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani

  • Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said the US government had revoked the bounties placed on Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani
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Tabuk’s business journey — a navigation of growth and vision

Tabuk’s business journey — a navigation of growth and vision

  • Tabuk has ambitious plans for further development, growth, and economic diversification
By Reem Walid ·

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
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Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor video

Turkiye detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities identified 261 social media accounts that shared provocative posts inciting public hatred or crime
  • Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate
By AP ·